Ticket sales resumed on Thursday for the 2018 World Cup with demand expected to be high as all eyes turn to the draw following the last of the play-offs for the tournament in Russia. Peru secured the last berth after overcoming New Zealand in their intercontinental play-off to complete the list of 32 teams taking […]

The seedings for the 2018 World Cup finals draw have been confirmed. Peru became the last country to qualify for the tournament in Russia next year after beating New Zealand. FIFA is using its World Ranking which was published last month to seed all four pots for the draw. The draw will take place on […]

Peru captured the last ticket to the World Cup on Wednesday night after defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the second leg of their play-off. Goals by Jefferson Farfan and Christian Ramos sealed the qualification to Russia for the country which last featured in the FIFA tournament in 1982. Farfan struck in the 27th minute and […]

Newly invited Amkar Perm defender, Brian Idowu could lose his place in the Russia league side for choosing to represent Nigeria. Idowu came in as a substitute for the senior national team of Nigeria in their 4-2 win over Argentina on Tuesday, scoring the third goal. The player could lose his nationality status as a […]

Italian Football Federation have sacked coach Gian Piero Ventura following their failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. For the first time since 1958 Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup. According to The Guardian, in a statement on Wednesday night the Italian federation announced that the Ventura’s 16-month reign was over. […]

Alex Iwobi reveals why he snubbed England to play for Nigeria Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi has disclosed the reasons he snubed England for Nigeria after scoring a brace in the win over Argentina on Tuesday. The 21-year-old made the choice to play international football for Nigeria in 2015 despite featuring in England’s youth teams. […]